Fixing and Maintaining SIMMS BREATHABLE FISHING WADERS | Learn How with Pacific Angler
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In this episode of "Learn how with Pacific Angler", staff Matt Sharp is joined by Western Canada Simms Fishing Products rep Scott Baker and looks at how to fix your breathable waders as well as maintaining them.
One additional note from Scott:
"Hey folks, Scott from the video here, We should clarify that if the wader falls under the less-than-one- year old category, and you have a seam related problem, It's best to send the wader to Simms for a proper repair of the SEAM...putting a bunch of aqua seal on it makes future seam repair impossible and voids the warranty for that reason."
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Hey folks, Scott from the video here, We should clarify that if the wader falls under the less-than-one- year old category, and you have a seam related problem, It's best to send the wader to Simms for a proper repair of the SEAM...putting a bunch of aqua seal on it makes future seam repair impossible and voids the warranty for that reason...
Cheers!
Anglerworks ... good luck with that. They will just return it and slow walk it until it’s out of warranty.
oooh perfect timing! My simms G3s are starting to leak on the inside seams. I cant complain though. I've had them for 4 years and I bushwack and fish suuuper hard in them.
Funny thing, I know this video is around 5 years old and as I sit here reading all the bad reviews on G3 waders in 2023, I'm shaking my head. I can't remember exactly when bought mine but it was probably in the 2010 range. That puts mine in the 13 year old category and they're as water tight as the day I got them. I've fallen walking through the bush, tripped on rocks and landed on my knees and they're fine. Did I get one of the older pairs when they were better quality? Simms G3s have been the best I've ever used.
Great stuff, really enjoing these videos. Thanks for the time and effort you guys put in!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
If your waders are out of warranty, it's perfectly fine to use aqua seal on the seams. Some folks actually do it as a preventative measure on cheaper waders.
Been waiting for this! Thank you, Rod!Good stuff!
Was there anything else in the spray bottle other than isopropyl alcohol? Such as water?
Awesome video, thanks for the help!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
That music feels like I’m at church. “Dear God, I’d like a wild steelhead this winter to give me a high five”
Haha, that's a good thing... I think?
Interesting that you advise against using a dryer for waders. Would this hold true for Simms/ Goretex wading jackets as well?
The risk is the heat settings on the dryer can lift the waterproof seam tape.
Thanks for this helpful video. Goretex was mentioned a lot. But what about the "4-layer Toray QuadraLam fabric" that Simms uses. Do all the same processes apply, or is care different? Thanks.
No, Toray doesn’t react the same
to alcohol. Neither does any other brand of breathable fabric
Thanks Scott for the response 🙂
do we have to put aquasure on each side , or just inside the waders? thanks for your answer
Just the inside 🙂
Fishing with Rod thanks friend
When opening the Aquaseal it is necessary to keep it in the freeze.
Do you spray on the outside or the inside? :D
Inside. 👍
If you fail to loosen your wader belt when you bend to your knees, won't the pressure sometimes cause wader damage?
If your waders fit properly that shouldn't be an issue.
Thanks for responding to my FB post!
Anytime. :)
Some waders state on the label any oil or alcohol will damage the wader?
I’m sure oil is no good to get on any fabric. This ethanol method is recommended by Simms for their waders.
Only if you fall over drunk 😂
Would like some info on seams that are leaking while wading in lakes? Is there a seam tape to run over existing seams?
Ken Jaynes ... nope, your glued screwed and tattooed. Simms won’t help you either.
Sent on with Credit to flybc. thanks.
Thanks for sharing Rob.
Will denatured alcohol work?
Isopropyl
My SIMM G4Zs have leaked since day one at the stocking foot / leg seam. I returned them twice and they stalled by saying they didn’t leak. I’ve been fly fishing for thirty years and I guess that I know when my ankles and feet are wet. It was stalling tactics now the third time I send them in they claim them to be out of warranty. It used to be Simms was worth the extra money because they were reputable. No longer the case.
Ah that's unfortunate. I personally haven't had a bad experience with Simms. I've been very happy with my G3s for a couple of years now.
Fishing with Rod ... Simms was my go to wader up to now. They always had great service. I talked them up at every camp fire. Something changed a couple two or three years ago. No more Simms for me.
Simms tank tests your waders, they fill them full of water on a custom made table and angle the table to create a hydrostatic head of pressure, they then leave them there for 20 minutes to check for leaks. They do this at manufacture and at warranty test. I suggest you talk to your dealer or the Simms customer service manager if your claim is valid. Nobody is trying to end-run you on warranty.
Anglerworks ... they did twice! I know when my waders leak. IM FRIGGING WET! Look across the UA-cam comments. Simms stocking foot to leg seam problems are everywhere. They know they have a problem and don’t stand by it.
Doc. Holiday send me your wader repair number and what shop did it via a PM, I’ll look into it.
This was a great video as my, non Simms, waders just acquired a leak. I will take care of it. But weren't you going to go into delamination which you mentioned you were going to discuss but did not. If you did I missed it.
Thanks for pointing that out. We'll have to get Scott to talk about that when we get together with him next time. :)
You never really discuss fixing the neoprene. That's where both pairs of my Simms waders leak. Especially on the seam between neoprene and gortex.
Thanks for pointing that out Jerry, we'll try to do another one eventually and focus on that.
Jerry Jewell ... exactly where mine leaked from day one! Simms wouldn’t fix them kept returning them. The third time I sent them in they said they were out of warranty. I should have filed small claims the first time they returned them.
I've had my $120 Canadian Tire waders for 10+ years... Used the heck out of them.. still no leaks.. 👌 how much are the Simms g3's? 😂😂😂
Use whatever you're comfortable with of course. At that price point, you're buying for a variety of features (comfort, cosmetic, brand name, performance....). There's no doubt that a pair of Simms G3 is a lot better than a pair of rubber or neoprene. The question comes down to, can you justify spending that price for them. For some people they can, while others cannot. :)
Think of how many more fish you would have caught with the Simms
@@KI-dc9ok i never knew waders caught fish... i always used my fishing pole. Weird.
Ive had only problems with cheap waders canadian tire and others i went through 4 pairs at around 150-200 ea i should of got a better brand with warranty i usually fish 3 days a week 8 and a half months a year ill be getting brand name ones this year
SIMM'S "AUTHORITY" >>> Didn't You know that You ONLY listen to and trust a guide or so-called expert who uses only Simm's gear ! ...(( sarcasm warning )) ... If He had a hat on that said Orvis or Patagonia then He would NOT be an expert lol.....Same goes with Yeti coolers, run away from any guide You doesn't use Yeti coolers "winks"
I use shoe goo to repair mine 🤷♂️
I need to get these roe stains out…
My G3’s were rubbish. Suspenders lost stretch after a couple of seasons, leaking seams, rusted stone guard to boot clips( never used in salt water)and way overpriced!
Robert Whinnen I believe the new one are. I got the 2009 G3 and still have until this day!
@@TheTroutman85 Robert is what I call a "tester" >>>> I bet He beats the crap out of them >>>>> I bet he jams his feet into them and the literally yanks his body into them and then stomps on the sock and jerks them when taking them off >>>>> some people mistreat everything they own, and well others we don't.
Steve Evans ... yea, well, if you don’t know Robert then who are you to cast aspersions? I agree with his assessment. Simms used to be made for fishermen who fish instead of an office professional two week warriors. Now their focus is Gucci style clothing for the high dollar low ability guide along client. They used to make tools for fly fisherman instead of snowflake wan-a-bes. Their warranty service is non-existent.
Steve Evans dick head you know absolutely nowt! I am known for caring and maintenance of my gear. I fish with 70 years old reels, shoot quail with an immaculate 96 years old Dickson round action, shoot ducks with a likewise immaculate 91 years old Thomas Blanch gun. Drive an immaculate 4x4 with 500,000 + kilometres on the clock. I also have RM Williams boots that are 28 years old , finally I am married to the same woman for 50 years. So you Simms sycophant, shut your bloody mouth until you know of what you comment on!
so after half a bottle of alcohol, it just makes my simms dark and wet looking. no help at all for my leaky waders. good times Simms!
That’s no good… at least the waders are sanitized. 😌
@@FishingwithRod quick and kind reply, thanks. tried also soapy water on the outside and air pressure inside, no luck. sat them next to a tree on straps and added water, seams leak. I will take them to my local shop and even though two weeks ago they said it was too late to get them back for this season, i want Simms to fix them lol and I will buy a new pair. my fault for waiting this long and i can afford it so all good so far.
Simms boots👍 simms waders👎overrated leaky seams.
I've used Dan Baileys wader for years. Used them a long time. Did everything but wrestle grizzly bears in them. They just now started slowly leaking around the booty seams. Used Gorilla tape and covered the seams with Pliobond glue and expecting to get 10 more years out of em. Pliobond works good for patching holes etc. I don't use the Aqua Seal either.
Benjamin Holm... I second that!!! Their seams are not engineered well and their warranty is worthless. I think Simms started catering to the name dropping Gucci fashionable urban two week warriors instead of those who fish hard or fish for a living. The Gucci angler warranty isn’t up sometimes before they even use them and they paid three times what other waders cost. But hea, they think they are looking the part as they stumble across the gravel bar with all their Simms gizmos hanging off of them.
Right off the bat, the bumper music is ridiculous! However the rest of the video was great info...Sorry, Fishing w/Rod!
Phil C. Well thank you! 😃
18 minutes of blather